Correlation Between Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) and Physical Activity Levels Among Adolescents
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The Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) phenomenon has emerged as an increasingly prominent psychosocial issue among the digital generation of adolescents. Although FoMO is frequently associated with heightened social participation, its impact on physical activity remains understudied, particularly within the context of sports communities. This study aimed to examine the relationship between FoMO levels and physical activity levels among adolescents who are members of sports communities in Bandung City. A quantitative approach with a correlational design was employed. A total of 62 adolescents aged 13–21 years were selected through purposive sampling. The instruments used comprised the FoMO Scale and the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ). Data were analyzed using Spearman’s rank correlation test, as one of the variables violated the normality assumption. Results indicated no significant relationship between FoMO and adolescents’ physical activity levels (r = –0.075; p = 0.562). This finding suggests that digital social pressures such as FoMO are not sufficiently powerful to motivate active physical behavior. Accordingly, strategies to enhance adolescents’ physical activity should prioritize the reinforcement of intrinsic motivation and the creation of supportive environments that foster sustained physical engagement, rather than relying solely on the influence of digital social trends.
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.17509/tegar.v9i1.93748
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